Richard Guthrie
Stevensville,MD
Summary
Accomplished HM&E Configuration Program Manager with a proven track record at the Ships Forces Logistics Center - US Coast Guard, adept in engineering project management and fostering exceptional collaboration. Spearheaded a portfolio of projects, enhancing stakeholder outcomes by 30%, and excelled in personnel management and government contracting. Demonstrates a keen ability in procurement and decision-making, ensuring project success and operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
HM&E Configuration Program Manager
Ships Forces Logistics Center - US. Coast Guard
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
Maintenance Team Supervisor
Naval Engineering Department - US Coast Guard
11.2017 - 07.2022
- Managed a Maintenance team comprising of 28 personnel.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
Engineering Petty Officer
CGC Aquidneck - USCG
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Mentored and supervised 20+ personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
Machinery Technician
United States Coast Guard
08.2003 - 11.2016
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with shipboard Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Systems
- Performed preventive maintenance on Main Propulsion and shipboard Auxiliary equipment.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators on multiple shipboard plants.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Personal Finance
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08-2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
American Military University
Charles Town05-2010
Skills
- Engineering Project Management
- Government Contracting Officer Representative
- MS SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams
- Exceptional collaboration skills
- Budget coordination
- Decision-making skills
- Personnel management
- Procurement
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
HM&E Configuration Program Manager
Ships Forces Logistics Center - US. Coast Guard
08.2022 - Current
Maintenance Team Supervisor
Naval Engineering Department - US Coast Guard
11.2017 - 07.2022
Engineering Petty Officer
CGC Aquidneck - USCG
11.2016 - 11.2017
Machinery Technician
United States Coast Guard
08.2003 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Personal Finance
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
American Military University
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